Senior Psychologist - Band 8a

The role

You will lead clinical assessments and therapeutic formulations for children and young people with complex needs. You will work across education and residential settings in partnership with local authorities, CAMHS teams, and social care services.

What you will do

• Lead on clinical assessments and therapeutic formulations for children and young people
• Develop and evaluate evidence-based intervention programmes
• Provide line management and supervision to regional psychologists
• Collaborate with education and care teams to embed therapeutic practices
• Deliver training, consultation, and reflective practice sessions
• Work closely with families, external agencies, and internal MDTs
• Promote safeguarding and contribute to child protection procedures
• Maintain accurate clinical records

Required qualifications

• HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist
• Experience in psychological assessment, formulation, and intervention
• Understanding of developmental trauma, neurodiversity, and SEN
• Ability to work collaboratively in MDTs and across settings

Nice to have

• Supervision qualification and experience managing staff
• Experience in education systems and challenging environments
• Full UK driving licence

Benefits

• 35 days holiday including bank holidays
• Comprehensive clinical induction and ongoing CPD
• Flexible benefits including life insurance and medical cover
• Employee wellbeing support and assistance programme
• Beautiful working environments with purpose-built facilities
• Recommend a friend bonus of £1,000
• Career development opportunities across the group

About the company

Pulse is a leading provider of healthcare staffing solutions.